By Staff Writer
Muscat – In this exclusive interview, Manpreet Gill, Chief Investment Officer – Europe, Middle East and Africa at Standard Chartered, shares his assessment of Oman’s economic outlook for 2026 and 2027, highlighting the strength of its oil and non-oil sectors, improving fiscal position and growing role in regional trade. He also discusses the implications of regional tensions, the country’s strengthening sovereign credit profile and the investment opportunities emerging across fixed income, logistics and infrastructure.
How do you see Oman’s economic outlook for 2026 and 2027?
We are constructive on Oman’s outlook and expect economic growth to remain well above 3% over the coming years, supported by robust growth across both the oil and non-oil economies.
Three factors underpin this outlook. Continued and uninterrupted hydrocarbon production should provide…
